Lecce History and Street Food Tasting Small Group Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Enjoy this 2h30-street food tasting tour into one of the most enchanting and magic cities of the Southern Italy. Walk into the old town and taste the best local street food. Be impressed by the taste of the "rustico", soft puff pastry disc filled with mozzarella, tomato and bechamel, the flavour of local cheese, the crunchy tarallini, the "pasticciotto" freshly baked: a short pastry stuffed with custard and even more!

See the jewels of Baroque architecture like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Sant'Oronzo with the "Sedile", the old city Hall. Let yourself be attracted by the soft atmosphere in Piazza Duomo.

This tour is the perfect formula to join a visit to the city to tasting of local specialties!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For those who come by car, as it's difficult to park in the city centre, especially in high season, here is the link to the parking Parkejoo, 600 seat. It's only 15 min walking distance from the meeting point. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parkejoo+-+Lecce/@40.3575054,18.1718061,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x13442fb5152345bd:0x2fd3f254b72e75f6!8m2!3d40.3575054!4d18.1739948

The tour goes with sun or rain, apart extreme weather conditions. No refund allowed for last minute cancellation requests due to rain

Vegans, gluten or lactose intolerants (not allergic) can participate, but not all the tastings could be guaranteed for their food restriction, that however must be communicated at the time of booking. Last minute requests will not be taken into consideration

Vegetarians can be accommodated. Please advice at time of booking

This tour does not include going inside the attractions

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

This tour is suitable for vegetarians. Inform us at time of booking and we will arrange for you

Can be bought apart according preferences

What To Expect

Porta San Biagio

Porta san Biagio is one of original 4 old main entrances of the city

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Chiesa di San Matteo

Typical for its façade concave and convex

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Summer 2026

Summer night option

Duration: 2 hours
3 tastings: 2 salty, 1 sweet
Highlights: Piazza Sant'Oronzo, Anfiteatro Romano, Piazza Duomo, Santa Croce
MEETING POINT ONLY FOR 9PM OPT: Piazza Sant'Oronzo - down the big wall clock

Summer 2025

Summer Time: 11am 6pm

Fall - Winter 2024-25

Winter Time: 11am 5pm

Reviews

4.76

285 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

237

Lecee history and tasting walking group tour
philaR6645AQ,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Antonella was wonderful. She is Knowledgeable , articulate and patient. A true gem. The tour was just the right amount of time and very informative.
Lecce food tour
Cynthia G,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We learned a lot about the city, it's history and local food related to both. The city is beautiful. We stopped at small, local shops . Our guide was wonderful.
Excellent tour with great food
Jane L,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour with our guide, Antonella, was excellent from start to finish. She was so knowledgable and willing to answer our many questions about the city. Very friendly, and it was all so informative. Food was excellent & it was lovely to see the shops in the area too. Portion sizes are exceptional. The tour was excellent value for money and a real eye opener to the history of Lecce. Thank you again, Antonella!
Lecce done right!!
Abby E,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was more food than expected! Good combination of history and general information. Antonella leads a great tour! We barely had room for our last tasting, gelato!!
Wonderful Tour of Lecce with Antonella
Azadeh H,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our history and street food tour in Lecce was one of the best experiences of our trip. Antonella was a fantastic guide. She is knowledgeable and clearly passionate about her city. She shared fascinating stories about Lecce’s history and beautiful Baroque architecture while leading us through charming streets and hidden corners. Along the way, we tasted and learned about delicious local specialties specific to Salento. The pace was easy and enjoyable, and by the end we felt like we had truly experienced the heart of Lecce. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lecce!
Great walk around town!
Anne U,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rosy was wonderful! So much knowledge of Lecce and the food and the history. We were able to taste the food that is significant to this area. Delicious!
Happy visitors
Lindy C,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Antonella was a great host, with a great knowledge and passion for Lecce and answered questions thoughtfully and with insight. We enjoyed the food stops too. Recommended if you’re looking for something to do in Lecce.
Excellent way to...
Sandi D,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent way to experience Lecce. As you walk through the historic center, you get to stop and taste the local specialties
Excellent walking tour and delicious food tasting
cheryl,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The walking tour/food tasting was excellent. Antonella was a very informative and friendly guide. 8 people on the tour and we all thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a lot about Lecce’s history
I’m so full!
pamela p,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Antonella was a superb guide. Her commentary was rich in history of Lecce and its food. We ate too much and enjoyed every bit of it. Would highly recommend.

From €54.00